Dutch voters most concerned about norms and values
8 years, 1 month ago

Dutch voters most concerned about norms and values

NL Times  

Dutch norms and values and immigration and asylum are the biggest concerns among Dutch voters at the moment, according to a study done by research agency Ipsos on behalf of Dutch broadcaster NOS. A massive 86 percent of Dutch voters are concerned about the norms and values in the country and 10 percent are very concerned. A large majority feel that the situation around Dutch norms and values is worse off than it was five years ago. Just over 80 percent of Dutch voters are worried about the state of the healthcare system, and almost a third very concerned.

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Majority of Dutch people want government to focus more on domestic issues, survey finds
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Majority of Dutch people want government to focus more on domestic issues, survey finds

NL Times  

A majority of Dutch citizens believe the government should prioritize domestic issues over international concerns, according to a new study by the Social and Cultural Planning Office. However, this sentiment does not equate to a desire for less international cooperation, as the majority still support the Netherlands’ membership in the European Union, and only 10 percent favor a potential "Nexit." …

Dutch more concerned about immigration than EU average
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Dutch more concerned about immigration than EU average

Dutch News  

Dutch people are more concerned about immigration than citizens in other EU countries, according to the results of the latest Eurobarometer survey, published on Friday. The second most important topic for Dutch citizens is the war in Ukraine, chosen by 41% of respondents compared to an EU average of 31%. Support for Ukraine As regards the war in Ukraine, Dutch …

Dutch often have wrong perception about Netherlands: study
6 years, 3 months ago

Dutch often have wrong perception about Netherlands: study

NL Times  

Dutch people often misjudge important facts about the Netherlands. The Dutch population's perception about immigration, unemployment and climate change figures, among others, is far wrong, according to the study Perils of Perception by Ipsos. The Dutch think that 20 percent of the population are Muslims, while it is actually only 5 percent. The Dutch population thinks that 38 percent of …

Dutch Public Divided on Asylum Seekers: Survey Reveals Mixed Opinions
7 years ago

Dutch Public Divided on Asylum Seekers: Survey Reveals Mixed Opinions

NL Times  

Dutch public opinion on asylum seekers is divided. While 77 percent of Dutch adults feel that the Netherlands should shelter asylum seekers fleeing war or persecution, 22 percent believe that asylum seekers should not be allowed to live or work in the Netherlands. Opinions on the impact of asylum seekers on safety, standards and values are also divided, with 45 …

Dutch more likely to look on the bright side, just 14% are disillusioned
8 years, 1 month ago

Dutch more likely to look on the bright side, just 14% are disillusioned

Dutch News  

While many people in the Netherlands are worried about increasing polarisation in society, people are also optimistic that everything will work out okay, according to a survey of 6,000 people for the AD. ‘If you look at the middle group, they tend more towards being hopeful than disillusioned,’ Kanne said. ‘A substantial minority may be unhappy, but it is still …

Dutch are most worried about refugees, new survey shows
9 years, 2 months ago

Dutch are most worried about refugees, new survey shows

Dutch News  

The Dutch are increasingly happy with the state of the economy and their own personal situation but worried about the arrival of thousands of refugees, according to a new report from the social policy institute SCP. In particular, people are afraid of increasing tensions in society and many think it unfair so much money is being diverted to refugees while …

Dutch are most worried about refugees, new survey shows
9 years, 2 months ago

Dutch are most worried about refugees, new survey shows

Dutch News  

The Dutch are increasingly happy with the state of the economy and their own personal situation but worried about the arrival of thousands of refugees, according to a new report from the social policy institute SCP. In particular, people are afraid of increasing tensions in society and many think it unfair so much money is being diverted to refugees while …

Refugee influx biggest concern for Dutch people today
9 years, 2 months ago

Refugee influx biggest concern for Dutch people today

NL Times  

Over the past few months Dutch people were most concerned about the arrival of refugees and asylum seekers in the Netherlands, according to the fourth quarter of this year's report on citizens' perspective by the Social and Cultural Planning Office. Dutch people are afraid of the increasing tensions in society or find it unfair that asylum seekers get money and …

Dutch remain happy with life, more positive about Muslims
9 years, 3 months ago

Dutch remain happy with life, more positive about Muslims

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The Dutch are positive about their own personal situations but worried about the prospects for the next generation, according to a major new report on society in the Netherlands. The survey, by the government’s social policy think-tank SCP, was carried out in February before the recent terrorist attacks in Paris and the rise in refugee numbers. ‘The Dutch are relatively …

Dutch remain happy with life, more positive about Muslims
9 years, 3 months ago

Dutch remain happy with life, more positive about Muslims

Dutch News  

The Dutch are positive about their own personal situations but worried about the prospects for the next generation, according to a major new report on society in the Netherlands. The survey, by the government’s social policy think-tank SCP, was carried out in February before the recent terrorist attacks in Paris and the rise in refugee numbers. ‘The Dutch are relatively …

Dutch most fear radical Islam, social care cuts
9 years, 11 months ago

Dutch most fear radical Islam, social care cuts

NL Times  

Dutch citizens are currently most concerned about healthcare and elderly care and immigration and integration. The share of Dutch people who are sufficiently satisfied with the Dutch economy decreased from 70 percent in the last quarter of 2014 to 65 percent this quarter. 76 percent expect that the economic situation will not deteriorate in the coming year, an increase of …

Politicians don’t listen, poll concludes
18 years, 4 months ago

Politicians don’t listen, poll concludes

Dutch News  

An online poll of over 170,000 people has shown broad support for a wide range of social and economic reforms – even though half still don’t know who to vote for in the forthcoming general election. Just over half support moves to make it easier to sack staff – as long as employers do more to retrain affected workers, a …

Politicians don’t listen, poll concludes
18 years, 4 months ago

Politicians don’t listen, poll concludes

Dutch News  

An online poll of over 170,000 people has shown broad support for a wide range of social and economic reforms – even though half still don’t know who to vote for in the forthcoming general election. Just over half support moves to make it easier to sack staff – as long as employers do more to retrain affected workers, a …

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